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Jane Monckton Smith

In Control: Dangerous Relationships and How They End in Murder

In Control: Dangerous Relationships and How They End in Murder

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Jane Monckton Smith, a former police officer and professor of public protection, has developed an eight-stage homicide timeline to identify stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and murder. She talks to victims, their families, and killers to piece together the hows and whys of abuse and shine a light on the society and media that allow it to thrive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


The groundbreaking work of OBSERVER has completely shattered our preconceived notions about abusive relationships. Through in-depth research and compelling storytelling, CAITLIN MORAN offers a comprehensive strategy for intervention that has the potential to save lives. The issue of domestic abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the UK, with a woman being killed by her partner or ex-partner every four days. For thirty years, Jane Monckton Smith has been tirelessly fighting to change this devastating reality. As a former police officer and internationally renowned professor of public protection, she has dedicated her life to developing her groundbreaking research into an eight-stage homicide timeline. This timeline identifies the identifiable stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and murder.

Drawing on a diverse range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, and law, Monckton Smith conducts extensive interviews with victims, their families, and killers to unravel the complex dynamics of abuse. Her work sheds light on the societal and media factors that perpetuate this cycle of violence, challenging us to confront the underlying issues and work towards a more compassionate and safer society.

OBSERVER's groundbreaking work is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of those who have been affected by abuse. It provides a roadmap for intervention and raises awareness about the urgent need for change. By shining a light on the darkness of abusive relationships, we can work together to create a world where no one has to suffer the trauma and tragedy of violence.

Weight: 182g
Dimension: 138 x 198 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526613226

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